Benjamin Nwobi

Independent Technical Advisor

Benjamin Nwobi

Independent Technical Advisor

Institution:

NGDO / implementing partner

Title:

Independent Technical Advisor

Countries of Focus:

Nigeria

Languages:

English, Ibo

NTD Focus Areas:

Dracunculiasis (Guinea-worm disease), Leprosy (Hansen's Disease), Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis), Onchocerciasis (river blindness), Schistosomiasis, Snakebite Envenoming, Soil-transmitted helminthiases, Trachoma

Methods of Expertise:

Case Studies, Community Mapping, Community-Based Survey/Household Survey, Focus Group Discussion, In-depth Interviews, Narrative Interviews, Oral histories/life stories, Timeline

About:

Four decades of directing national NTD programs for elimination of PC-NTDs. Continued strengthening of partnership and collaboration among NGDOs and working with host-government players. Providing panacea for program ownership and sustainability through inclusiveness and strong alliances with all levels of government and communities.

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